Current Time in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

GMT

IANA Identifier

Europe/London

UTC Offset

UTC+0

Country

United Kingdom (GB)

Location Details

Coordinates

55.9533°, -3.1883°

Population

488K

Nearby Airports

• Edinburgh Airport (EDI) — 13 km

Nearby Cities

• London — United Kingdom
• Manchester — United Kingdom
• Abidjan — Ivory Coast
• Abuja — Nigeria
• Accra — Ghana
• Algiers — Algeria
• Amsterdam — Netherlands
• Barcelona — Spain

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Edinburgh in?

Edinburgh is in the GMT time zone (Europe/London), which is UTC+0 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Edinburgh observe Daylight Saving Time?

Edinburgh uses the Europe/London IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Edinburgh?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Edinburgh?

Edinburgh has a UTC offset of UTC+0. This means it is 0 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is served by Edinburgh Airport (EDI).